The 2018 edition of FloCon will mark feature an expanded focus on applying analytics to ANY large-scale dataset to enhance security, not just network flow data. Everyone who is interested in data-driven security is invited to attend this conference.

“We decided to expand the scope of the conference because trends in security are moving toward increased use of multiple datasets and data fusion, to support security operations,” said the SEI’s Rachel Kartch, conference chair. “No single data type will solve all security problems, and we’d like participants to share how they’re using all the data available to them in innovative ways.”

Kartch also noted that the call for participation for FloCon 2018 is now open. The conference is seeking submissions related to academic and practical advances in analytics that use one or more data types and include the automation of well-known or novel techniques. The deadline for submission is August 25, 2017.